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Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.\n We are PCI.\nOur investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.\nThe hiring rate for this position is $20.00/hour plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account. .\nThe Engineering Intern will support the Engineering departments in maintaining, improving, and developing tooling, fixtures, equipment, and manufacturing support systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This internship provides hands-on experience with tooling design, equipment maintenance, fabrication, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The intern will work alongside experienced tool and die makers, engineers, maintenance personnel, and manufacturing teams to support production efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality standards. The position will also provide exposure to the importance of cGMP requirements, documentation, and safety practices within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.\nTooling Design & Development\nAssist with designing and modifying tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.\nSupport the development of tooling solutions to improve manufacturing processes.\nReview engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.\nAssist with creating and updating CAD drawings.\nHelp identify opportunities to improve existing tooling designs.\nEquipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting\nAssist with troubleshooting tooling and equipment issues.\nSupport preventative maintenance activities.\nHelp identify recurring tooling issues and recommend improvements.\nAssist with equipment setup, adjustments, and modifications.\nWork with technicians to improve tooling reliability and performance.\nManufacturing Process Improvement\nIdentify opportunities to improve production efficiency through tooling enhancements.\nSupport projects that reduce downtime, scrap, and rework.\nAssist with evaluating tooling performance and lifecycle.\nParticipate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.\nHelp develop standardized tooling practices.\nDocumentation & Compliance\nAssist with maintaining tooling specifications and engineering documentation.\nUpdate tooling drawings, maintenance records, and equipment logs.\nGain exposure to cGMP requirements and FDA-regulated manufacturing standards.\nUnderstand change control procedures and documentation expectations.\nSupport documentation related to equipment qualification and validation when applicable.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Tooling, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.\nParticipate in project meetings and troubleshooting discussions.\nAssist with communicating tooling concerns and improvement recommendations.\nSupport new equipment and tooling implementation projects.\nundefined\nSpecial Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\n- Stationary Position: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.\n- Move, Traverse: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.\n- Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.\n- Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.\n- Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: Up to 1/4 of the day.\n- Position self (to) or Move (about or to): From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.\n- Communicate or exchange information: 3/4 of the day and up.\n- Detect, distinguish, or determine: 3/4 of the day and up.\nundefined\nundefined\nundefined\nundefined\nundefined\nundefined\nundefined\nWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThe following are some environmental conditions that one may be exposed to on a daily basis and for various lengths of time.\nØ Work is primarily performed at a desk and/or in an office environment. for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.\nØ Work near moving mechanical parts for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.\nØ Work in high, precarious places for up to 1/4 of the day.\nØ Fumes or airborne particles for 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.\nØ Toxic or caustic chemicals for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.\nØ Work is performed in areas with moderate risk or discomfort that may require special safety precautions, such as wearing protective clothing or gear for 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.\nThe noise level in the work environment is typically, moderate.\nQualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nRequired:\n\nCollege Level Mathematical Skills\nAdvanced Computer Skills: Ability to perform the most complex computer tasks and operate various computer programs. \nFull Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs.\nVery High Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in math or diagram form and deal with several abstract/concrete variables.\nHigh Standard of Report Writing\nWorking towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering\nundefined\nundefined\nPreferred: Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.- Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.\nJoin us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:\nPCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.\nAt PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity - at every level. 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